ILKHAN: Hulagu, 1256-1265, AR dirham (2.70g), Hamâh, AH658, A-2124, Heidemann-6, SNAT-IVc.150, full mint & date, VF, RRR, ex Christian Rasmussen Collection. On this remarkable type, Hulagu is described as "the conqueror of the coast (al-basita) by the grace of his brother Möngke, the Great Qa'an." The coast refers to the Mediterranean, which of course he never quite reached!

Estimate: USD 300 - 400